Chapter 1276 : The Final Rule's Transformation

"A pity, the time was still too rushed."

"Now that I have comprehended three types of Rule Power [a profound understanding and ability to wield a fundamental cosmic law], if I were granted another two Millennium [a period of one thousand years], drawing inferences from one case to another, I should be able to comprehend a fourth Rule."

"As for the fifth..."

Eldrin Chen murmured softly, then shook his head.

The final Rule Power [a profound understanding and ability to wield a fundamental cosmic law] of this Five Elements Primordial Chaos Rule [a supreme cultivation art based on the five elements and primordial chaos] was the most difficult to grasp, its complexity exceeding the combined difficulty of comprehending the first four by severalfold.

If it were an ordinary Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the Immortal Realm], they would likely spend tens of millions of years without a one-in-ten chance of success.

Given his foundational talent and innate brilliance, without relying on external aids, he would still need ten thousand years to be confident of fully mastering it.

Eldrin Chen understood clearly: while this final Rule was immensely difficult to grasp, once comprehended, it would inevitably trigger a world-shaking transformation.

Currently, having grasped three types of Rule Power [a profound understanding and ability to wield a fundamental cosmic law], Eldrin Chen's strength had already touched the domain of a Seven Tribulation Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has survived seven heavenly tribulations and stands on the threshold of becoming an Earth Immortal]. Comprehending a fourth Rule would not bring a significant leap in power.

But once he comprehended all five Rule Power [a profound understanding and ability to wield a fundamental cosmic law], fully cultivating the Five Elements Primordial Chaos Rule [a supreme cultivation art based on the five elements and primordial chaos], his strength would undoubtedly undergo a qualitative breakthrough. Your portal to cultivation novels: www . audio-novel.com.

He had a premonition that once myself took that final step, his foundation would transcend the conventional paths of Immortal Physique and Dao Fruit cultivation, allowing him to step directly into the realm of a Ninth Tribulation Immortal [a supreme cultivator who has survived nine heavenly tribulations].

"A Ninth Tribulation Immortal,"

Eldrin Chen murmured, a faint sigh escaping his heart.

A Ninth Tribulation Immortal represented the pinnacle of peerless genius within the Immortal Domain. Throughout the entire Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea, such beings numbered no more than a few dozen, each one a true, unparalleled Heaven's Chosen [a title for those blessed with exceptional talent and destiny].

Whether it was Divine Lord Ye Ruins or the Heaven's Malignancy Clan Patriarch, these Half-Step Celestial Immortal [cultivators on the verge of ascending to true immortality] who shook the Western Qi Divine Abyss Sea with their might—in their past, they had either been Ninth Tribulation Immortal themselves or possessed foundations rivaling one.

Given ten thousand years, he was certain he could reach this very step. Alas, the Great Tribulation [a cataclysmic era of conflict and destiny] was now upon them, and time was a luxury he no longer possessed.

"Time to end my seclusion."

Gathering his thoughts, Eldrin Chen did not linger within the Abyssal Abode of Bliss.

He flew into the heart of the Abyssal Sea Region. His gaze swept over the teetering Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation and the Dusk Sun Celestial Ark unleashing its divine might, yet he did not immediately intervene in the battle.

Instead of alerting the others, he concealed himself high in the Nine Heavens Above [a term for the highest reaches of the sky]. From this vantage, he observed the nine core Immortal Island that powered the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation.

"This Duskfall Ancient Ancestor is no ordinary Early Stage Earth Immortal [an Earth Immortal in the initial phase of their cultivation], but an ancient Earth Immortal [a cultivator who has ascended to the terrestrial immortal realm] of the Third Level Earth Immortal [the third tier of power within the Earth Immortal realm], and he wields a Mid-Grade World-Opening Supreme Treasure [a supreme-grade treasure of middling rank, capable of splitting worlds]."

"With my current means, even if I exert my full strength, I fear it would be difficult to defeat him. Perhaps with the combined efforts of everyone, we could force him to retreat, but to think of slaying him would be nothing short of delusion."

"To trap him here, we must rely on the power of a Formation [a structured array that channels and amplifies energy]."

Eldrin Chen murmured inwardly, his expression calm as he surveyed the various Immortal Island [islands imbued with immortal energy].

He first looked towards the Four Direction Star Palace Immortal Islands and shook his head. "The Azure Dragon [the celestial beast of the East], White Tiger [the celestial beast of the West], Vermilion Bird [the celestial beast of the South], and Black Tortoise [the celestial beast of the North]. The Four Direction Star Palaces possess formidable power."

"When enhanced, the Four Symbols Immortal-Slaying Sword Formation [a lethal sword array based on the four celestial beasts] is potent enough to suppress a Half-Step Earth Immortal [a cultivator on the very cusp of the Earth Immortal realm]. Yet, against the Duskfall Ancient Ancestor, it is insufficient, capable only of providing auxiliary support."

Having spoken, he then turned his gaze to the Three Enclosures Archipelago. "The Supreme Tenuity Enclosure, Purple Tenuity Enclosure, and Celestial Market Enclosure have been arrayed with the Three Enclosures Immortal-Burial Formation [a formation designed to entomb immortals], and the Formation Tool [the core artifact anchoring the formation] has been replaced with the Triad Wonder Pearls."

"The might of such a Formation should be sufficient to temporarily ensnare the Duskfall Ancient Ancestor. However, the Triad Wonder Pearls lack sufficient offensive power. To utterly slay this foe is still far beyond their capability."

With this thought, Eldrin Chen finally fixed his eyes upon the two core Immortal Island, Supreme Yin [the ultimate principle of passive, receptive energy] and Supreme Yang [the ultimate principle of active, creative energy].

After a moment of contemplation, he spoke decisively. "This Yin-Yang Immortal-Severing Formation [a formation that severs an immortal's connection to life using the opposing forces of Yin and Yang] shall be the fatal strike that ends the Duskfall Ancient Ancestor."

As his words fell, Eldrin Chen descended into the heart of Solar Immortal Island.

There, beside the Solar Fire Orange trees, he replaced the local Formation Tool with the Li Fire Sword of the Returning Abyss. He then journeyed to Lunar Immortal Island, integrating the Heavenly River Flood Water Sword into the Lunar Immortal Formation.

With this task complete, Eldrin Chen calmly made his way to the center of the Abyssal Sea Region. With a serene expression, he settled into a meditative posture, quietly awaiting the day the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation would be shattered.

Thus, time flowed on, and several more decades Time slipped past.

Under the relentless assault from the Setting Sun Blessed Land, the celestial Starry Sky Grand Formation grew increasingly dim and flickering, clearly teetering on the brink of collapse.

Of the more than thirty thousand Star Spirit Islands, over half had now been extinguished. Despite the ceaseless efforts of countless cultivators to repair them, they simply could not keep pace with the destruction. This novel is serialized on audio novel.com. Visit for updates.

"This formation... its time has come," a voice declared.

High upon the Firmament, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor observed the faltering Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation. With a glance at his own heavily depleted Dusk Sun Celestial Ark, he finally resolved to delay no longer.

With a sweep of his sleeve, a blindingly brilliant World-Illuminating Immortal Light erupted forth. The Duskfall Celestial Wheel descended like a Nine Heavens Dusk Sun plummeting from the heavens, carrying a force capable of annihilating all things as it crashed against the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation.

**BOOM!**

With a deafening roar, the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation [a grand celestial defensive array] could no longer hold, and the light curtain that blotted out the sky and sun shattered completely.

In that very instant, all of the more than thirty thousand Spirit Island [islands imbued with spiritual energy] were extinguished, leaving only twenty-eight core Immortal Island [islands of immortal-grade power] still flickering, barely maintaining a fraction of the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation's power.

Even so, the protective barrier of the Heavenly Circuit Stars [a celestial formation artifact] was now broken, unable to hold back the armies of the Setting Sun Blessed Land [a powerful immortal realm].

Witnessing this, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor smiled faintly and declared, "Esteemed ones, the grand formation is broken. The time of tribulation has come for the immortals of the Abyssal Sea Region [a vast and perilous sea realm]. Go forth now, and unleash your slaughter!"

As his words fell, Duskfall Ancient Ancestor charged at the forefront, leading the host of immortals and billions of Dao Soldiers [soldiers animated by Daoist magic] into the heart of the Abyssal Sea Region.

"Hah!"

Watching the Cosmic Star Archipelago [a constellation of star-aligned islands] shatter, Lyra Jiang and the others were sent reeling, blood spraying from their lips, a look of utter despair coloring their faces.

With the Zhou Heavenly Stars Grand Formation now in ruins, they could no longer muster the River of Cosmic Star Sword Qi [a devastating river of star-infused sword energy].

Furthermore, Eldrin Chen had yet to emerge from seclusion. The might of the Four Symbols Immortal-Trapping Formation [a formation based on the four celestial beasts] and the Yin-Yang Immortal-Severing Formation [a formation harnessing the power of opposing cosmic forces] was beyond them; relying solely on the Three Enclosures Immortal-Burial Formation [a three-part formation designed to entomb immortals], they stood no chance of resistance.

With this bitter realization, Lyra Jiang said with a tragic smile, "Everyone, matters have reached this point. We should each flee for our lives." "None of you shall leave."

The Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor let out a cold laugh, only to see the immortals of the Setting Sun Immortal Sect closing in from all directions.

A full seventy-two Immortals [cultivators who have ascended to the immortal realm], each holding a Formation Flag [a banner used to anchor and channel the power of a formation], advanced from every side. Surging Formation Patterns [the intricate energy patterns that constitute a magical formation] swept forth, enveloping the entire Abyssal Sea Region.

"The Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation [a formidable formation designed to trap and immobilize even immortal beings]."

The moment she saw this Formation, Solara recognized its origin, and a look of utter despair crossed her face.

This Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation was an astonishingly powerful confinement array. Though its offensive power was not overwhelming, it excelled at entrapping formidable foes.

Now, this immortal formation was composed of seventy-two immortal-grade Formation Flags, jointly activated by seventy-two Immortals. It was likely that not even an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a supreme cultivator who has merged with the essence of the earth] could break free from it in a short time.

"Boom!"

A deafening bell toll shook the heavens as Skywind the Daoist attempted to shatter the formation by activating the Ancient Bell of the Starry Cosmos.

Yet, he found the boundless power of the Starry Ancient Bell striking against the Earthly Fiend Astral Energy [the chaotic, imprisoning energy of the Earthly Fiend formation] as if plunging into a sea of Chaos Miasma [primordial, formless energy that disrupts order]. An overwhelming sense of being trapped and unable to advance took hold.

"Hummm..."

The heavens and earth groaned as the Earthly Fiend Qi [a malevolent and corrupting energy drawn from the earth's malignant veins] enveloped everything.

Commanding the Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation, which continuously constricted the space in which the immortals could move, the Setting Sun Ancient Ancestor spoke with a cold sneer.

"With this Earthly Fiend Immortal-Trapping Formation in place, even an Earth Immortal Progenitor [a cultivator who has ascended to the Earth Immortal realm, a powerful existence] would find it difficult to escape death."

"You are merely Ascendant Immortal [cultivators who have recently ascended to the Immortal realm], yet to die beneath this formation is a fate worthy of your lives." Support the author by reading on site: audio-novel.com.